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E646 AAW

1997 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,484 mi
Last recorded47,484 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XT60026,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE646 AAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 47,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 44,351 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 44,351 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,239 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,223 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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E646 AAW is a 1997 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 26,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E646 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E646 AAW is a 1997 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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